Pool Reports of April 23, 2020

Pool Report #1

Good afternoon from the White House. The president has no public events on his schedule. There is a briefing scheduled for 5 p.m.

The White House just provided this call readout:

Today, President Donald J. Trump spoke with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed of the United Arab Emirates. The President and the Crown Prince discussed cooperation in the fight against the coronavirus, including the donation of coronavirus test kits from the United Arab Emirates to the United States. The President encouraged the Crown Prince to take steps toward resolving the Gulf rift in order to work together to defeat the virus, minimize its economic impact, and focus on critical regional issues. The President also thanked the Crown Prince for the strong partnership between the United States and the United Arab Emirates across a wide range of issues. The two leaders agreed on the importance of de-escalation in Libya and a sustained cessation of hostilities in Syria to enable political resolutions to both conflicts.

Pool Report #2

The White House has called a lunch lid until 2:30 PM.

Pool Report #3 - Readout of call with president of South Africa

>From the White House:

Today, President Donald J. Trump spoke with President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa to discuss their respective nations' responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. President Trump offered additional assistance to South Africa to support its efforts to battle the pandemic, building upon 20 years of health and humanitarian support. President Trump reiterated that the United States stands with the people of South Africa as both nations battle this pandemic together.

Pool Report 4 - Readout of call with President of Kenya

From the White House:

Today, President Donald J. Trump spoke with President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya to discuss the COVID-19 pandemic. President Trump expressed his strong support for the people of Kenya and offered additional assistance for the nation's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The two leaders agreed to remain in close communication as both nations continue to battle the pandemic together.

Pool Report #5 - Readout of call with President of Colombia

From the White House:

Today, President Donald J. Trump spoke with President Iván Duque of the Republic of Colombia on efforts to respond to the COVID-19 crisis. Both leaders stressed the importance of working together to address the challenges faced by their governments. President Trump offered to provide critical resources to help Colombia's healthcare system. Both leaders restated the importance of their strategic partnership for the Western Hemisphere and the need to continue working to address the ongoing Venezuelan crisis and other mutual priorities in the region. The relationship between the United States and Colombia remains strong, and President Trump and President Duque agreed to stay in close communication as we move beyond the COVID-19 crisis.

Pool Report #6 - Briefing now at 5:45 PM

President Trump just tweeted that the briefing will now be at 5:45 PM.

Pool Report #7 - Two minute warning

The White House gave a two minute warning for the briefing at 5:41 PM.

Pool Report #8 - POTUS enters briefing room

President Trump entered the briefing room at 5:47 PM. As always, it will be live-streamed, but I will try to send on any color that is not visible on camera.

Pool Report #9 - POTUS exits briefing

President Trump ended the briefing and exited the room at 6:52 PM.

Pool Report #10 - Lid

The White House called a travel/photo lid at 7:15 PM. Have a good night everyone and stay safe.